A Texan conservative Anglican -- yes, a square peg -- ponders both churchly and worldly things and enjoys his new church.

Thursday, January 15, 2015

BREAKING: Duke Reverses Muslim Call to Prayer Decision

I do not yet know what
prompted this other than a big stink.Perhaps a major donor or two read them the riot act? Perhaps administration
feared divisive tumult or worse on campus?

But whatever the cause Duke
has reversed its decision to allow the amplified Muslim call to prayer from its
Chapel bell tower.

Duke University has reversed itself, and announced
Thursday afternoon it will not allow a Muslim call to prayer Friday from its
iconic cathedral. [IT’S NOT A
CATHEDRAL! – ed.]

The decision had met with widespread controversy.

“Duke remains committed to fostering an inclusive,
tolerant and welcoming campus for all of its students,” said Michael
Schoenfeld, vice president for public affairs and government relations.
“However, it was clear that what was conceived as an effort to unify was not
having the intended effect.”

I imagine it wasn’t.

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By the way, yours truly
made the Charlotte Observer article at the link.Can you find me?